LGBTQ + friendly Renaissance Gay life in Florence tour


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From $27.28

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: Florence, Florence

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Florence has a special place in the International history and development of Gays life and culture, Since the Middle Ages, though controlled by a specific Police Force, the Tuscan town proved to be open minded and tolerant, compared with the rest of Europe.
During our walking tour, we will see how a very high percentage of men was involved in the activity of sodomy , included the Medici male members and the different kind of punishements used for the guilty and the means to fight that crime.


What's Not Included

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Traveler Information

  • YOUTH: Age: 10 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 100

Additional Info

  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Piazza della Repubblica
Meet your tour guide and start learn about the gay life in the Renaissance Florence

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Strozzi
Learn about laws and penalties

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Santa Trinita
Admire the Spini family palace

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Pitti
Discover the secret and forbidden life of the last Granduke Gian Gastone de'Medici

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte Vecchio
Discover the Magnificent Lorenzo 's philosophy and his court of pleasure

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stroll around the Medieval Gay area

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Signoria
Stop in front of the place which was the seat of the first Pride in the XVI century and admire the copy of Michelangelo's David

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
Listen how Leonardo da Vinci was denounced twice for sodomy and learn about the importance of female prostitution.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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